N2972K - 1947 Luscombe 8A Aircraft Registration

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1947 LUSCOMBE 8A

Aircraft Description

N2972K is a 1947 Luscombe 8A, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Perry Carlton L in Mount Morris, NY. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on August 29, 2019. The registration certificate was issued on February 8, 2000. The registration is set to expire on December 31, 2029. Powered by a Cont Motor C85-12F engine producing 85 horsepower, N2972K is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A31223 (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. The FAA registry record for N2972K was last updated on September 22, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

Luscombe Aircraft Corporation produced all-metal light aircraft from 1933 to 1960. The Luscombe 8 Silvaire is a classic taildragger that pioneered metal construction in light aircraft and remains popular with vintage aviation enthusiasts. AviatorDB tracks 1,585 Luscombe aircraft currently registered in the FAA database, including the 8A model.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N2972K. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1947
Manufacturer
LUSCOMBE
Model
8A
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
L8Silvaire 8A
Cruise Speed
86 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
August 29, 2019
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Individual
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
February 8, 2000

Registered Owner

Name
PERRY CARLTON L
Address
2620 CREVELING RD
City
MOUNT MORRIS
State / Zip Code
New York14510-9512
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
C85-12F
Horsepower
85 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
50611043
Mode S Code (Hex)
A31223

Additional Details

Registration
N2972K
Serial Number
5700
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
2
Expiration Date
December 31, 2029
Last Action Date
September 22, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00385932

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-04-01 01:32:20 UTC